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ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:20 PM
The S2000/ NSX forum is ever growing with new members coming in and asking repeated questions which have been covered in the past, so this thread will act as a guide to commonly seeked questions and what not.

This is a work in progress so if you can think of any topics that need adding, feel free to add to this by sending a PM to myself (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&u=3747)or another Mod and I'll see what I can dig up.


Remember Search (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/search.php) is your friend :)


Table Of Contents - S2000

1.0 I'm Interested In Buying An S2000
1.1 What to look out for when buying 2nd hand?
1.2 Why Buy An S2000?
1.3 Will it beat a Skyline?
1.4 Insurance?

2.0 Difference between the 99-03 AP1 and 04-08 AP1

3.0 General Information
3.1 99-03 AP1


4.0 Engine & Forced Induction Information
4.1 Should I Turbocharge My S2000?
4.2 Turbocharged S2000 Discussion

5.0 Clutch & Drivetrain Information
5.1 Problems With The Clutch & Information
5.2 Problems With The Diff & Information
5.3 Clutch Buzz?
5.4 Launching an S2000

6.0 Suspension & Handling Information
6.1 Removing OEM Components

7.0 Logbook, Service & Maintenance Information
7.1 99-03 Service Manual
7.2 Engine Oil Recommendations
7.3 Servicing Information

8.0 Stud Pattern & Wheel Information
8.1 Wheel Offset Guide

9.0 Car Care Information
9.1 Cleaning the plastic rear window
9.2 Seat & Dash Cleaning Information
9.3 Paint Code Information
9.4 Removing Cd's Jammed In The CD Stacker

10.0 Common Modifications
10.1 What are some general mods to do?
10.2 AP1 to AP2 Headlight Conversion
10.3 AP1 to AP2 Taillight Conversion
10.4 AP1 to AP2 Front Bumper Conversion
10.5 AP1 to AP2 Rear Bumper Conversion
10.6 Plastic Rear Window to Glass Rear Window Conversion
10.7 Bucket Seats Discussion
10.8 Intakes Discussion
10.9 Headers Discussion
10.10 Exhaust Discussion
10.11 Throttle Boddy Discussion
10.12 Lowering Springs Dicussion
10.13 Shock Absorber Discussion
10.14 Coilovers Discussion
10.15 JDM In-Dash TV Discussion
10.16 Final Drive Discussion
10.17 Aftermarket Headunit / Volume Controls Function
10.18 Car Alarms

11.0 Images & Multimedia
11.1 Post Up A Picture Of Your S2000
11.2 Post Clean S2000's
11.3 Wheel Images
11.4 S2000 Youtube Thread

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:21 PM
S2000
I'm Interested In Buying An S2000

What to look out for when buying 2nd hand?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88747

Why Buy An S2000?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31261

Will it beat a Skyline?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35847

Insurance?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87005

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:22 PM
S2000
Difference between the 99-03 AP1 and 04-08 AP2


99-01 AP1
No tweeters in doors
No clock
Black radio door
Cd stacker in boot
Plastic rear window
16" 5 spoke matt wheels with lip
Black headlights
Black tape around front window
Carpet centre console
Aluminium knob

02-03 AP1
Tweeters in doors
Silver radio door
CD stacker located in secret comparment inside cabin
Glass rear window
16" 5 spoke polished wheels with no lip.
Chromed headlights
Chrome ringed rear tail lights
Leather centre console
Aluminium knob wrapped in perforated leather
Has no color coded badges
Wind deflector
Silver bits on top of seats
Upgraded head unit with clock
Upgraded clutch
Coin pocket in centre armrest

04-05 AP2
New headlights
New taillights
New front bumper and optional lip
New rear bumper
New suspension
New guage cluster speedo
New aluminium gearknob with leather
New steering wheel air bag
New rear wing
New seats
New 17" wheels
VSA
Triangle Tweeters

06-08 AP2
New seats
Drive By Wire
New 17" wheels for 06-07 and again a change in 08

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:23 PM
S2000
General Information

99-03 AP1

Country Of Origin: Japan
Year Of Introduction: 1999
Base Price When New: $30,000US
Miles Per Gallon: 20/28 mpg / 88Kw/ltr
Body Type: 2dr Convertible
Curb Weight: 2755 lbs / 1259kg
Powertrain Layout: Front-Engine / RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Engine

Configuration: Inline-4
Displacement: 1997 cc
Power: 240 bhp @ 8300 rpm / 176kW @ 8300rpm
Torque: 153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm / 208Nm @ 7500rpm
Redline: 9000 rpm

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph
0 - 62 mph: 5.5 sec
0 - 100 mph: 13.9 sec
1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec @ 99.6 mph
Skidpad: .90g
Braking, 62-0 mph: 123 ft
Slalom Speed: 65.9 mph

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:23 PM
S2000
Engine & Forced Induction Information

Should I Turbocharge My S2000?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33373

Turbocharged S2000 Discussion:
http://ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15562

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:24 PM
S2000
Clutch & Drivetrain Information

Problems With The Clutch & Information:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82620

Clutch Buzz?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46987

Problems With The Diff & Information:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84788

Launching an S2000:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107562

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:24 PM
S2000
Suspension & Handling Information

Removing OEM Suspension Components
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87001

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:24 PM
S2000
Logbook, Service & Maintenance Information

99-03 Service Manual
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45287

Engine Oil Recommendations
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79845

Servicing Information:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76886

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:24 PM
S2000
Stud Pattern & Wheel Information

Wheel Offset Guide
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88767

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:25 PM
S2000
Car Care Information

Cleaning the plastic rear window:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84791

Interior: Seat & Dash Cleaning Information:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76248

Paint Code Information:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86004

Removing CD's Jammed In The Stacker:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108873

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:25 PM
S2000
Common Modifications

What are some general mods to do?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45274

AP1 to AP2 Headlight Conversion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76181
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=282385

AP1 to AP2 Taillight Conversion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71057

AP1 to AP2 Front Bumper Conversion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43872

AP1 to AP2 Rear Bumper Conversion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70853

Plastic Rear Window to Glass Rear Window Conversion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66286

Bucket Seats Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77243

Intakes Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86004
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72803
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66945

Headers Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74754

Exhaust Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81668
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72206
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73623

Throttle Boddy Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83534

Lowering Springs Dicussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73714
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80659

Shock Absorber Discussion:


Coilovers Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61545

BBK or 4/6 Piston Caliper Discussion:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30332

JDM In-Dash TV:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72333

Final Drive:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42876

Aftermarket Headunit / Volume Controls Function:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75666&highlight=dash+control+interface

Car Alarms:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60521

ludecrs
22-04-2008, 03:25 PM
S2000
Images & Multimedia

Post Up A Picture Of Your S2000
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81516

Post Clean S2000's
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49595

Wheel Images
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57683

S2000 Youtube Thread
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99446